Cricket-England in trouble against Australia.

From: Birmingham Evening Mail (England) | Date: November 21, 1998 | Copyright information

ENGLAND'S campaign to win back the Ashes was in danger of being derailed almost as soon as it began when they were left battling to save the opening test against Australia today.

The Aussies, after struggling on the opening day of the series on Friday, began to tighten the screws on England from the outset of play on the second day at the Gabba.

Ian Healy (134) and Steve Waugh (112) both blasted centuries as Australia compiled an imposing first innings total of 485 then paceman Glenn McGrath had ...

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